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secretariat7	Sunday January 18th	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1152 (Jan 18, 2009 7:55 AM) Ornery Bucker More My Recent Posts	Tags : None Remove this ad Just getting us started today. Not much Crowe news in the last few days, and maybe that's a good thing. Happy Belated Birthday to the bunnies, though. On the film front, Sundance is this week. Maybe we'll get a couple of good indie movies emerging from the festival, though I'm sure the economy will limit the number of films that get picked up. I'm hoping that Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (an adaptation of David Foster Wallace's book) will see the light of day, because I'm a big fan of the writer. I didn't see how in the world somebody could adapt that, but John Krasinski, the guy who plays Jim on The Office, apparently has done a good job. fingers crossed We saw Gran Torino the other night. I was a bit cautious going in, thinking it was going to be one note - but it wasn't. The acting was spotty in places, but it didn't ruin the story. We both enjoyed the film a lot - much more humor than I had anticipated. I really want to see Revolutionary Road, as it has finally gotten here to East Gravelswitch. Last Edited By: secretariat7 Jan 18, 2009 8:02 AM. Edited 1 time.
BarbieCat		#1	[-]
Posts: 11145 (Jan 18, 2009 8:41 AM) Nancy Drew Redux More My Recent Posts	My hubby and I liked Gran Torino too. There are not all that many films out that appeal to us both, but Clint managed to make one that is both thought provoking and a well told, entertaining yarn. I read that some of the actors were amateurs, which may explain the spotty acting among supporting cast, but I thought they added verisimilitude. "Either you "get" him, or you don't"
Cindy4764		#2	[-]
Posts: 3921 (Jan 18, 2009 8:53 AM) Pic Slut More My Recent Posts	Morning ladies. Hubs is a huge Clint fan so of course we've been wanting to see that one.We'll be going tomorrow with friends which is one reason we saw Defiance Fri. I'm glad to see that folks I know liked Gran Torino as the trailers have actually turned me off more than anything. BTW, I was pleasantly surprised to see the trailer for BOL in front of Defiance as well, so I've seen it three times in the theater (the first one being a little different). Now that we've turned to the new year, three months doesn't seem that long. I haven't read that much about Sundance, sec, but I hope there are a few good indies coming out of it. Keeping my fingers crossed as we need to have something to counteract the 497 tentpole/comicbook/superhero movies coming out this summer. Oh, and neither Revolutionary Road nor Slumdog Millionnaire, the two movies I want to see the most, have made it to my area yet. Geez Louise, how long are they going to 'platform' these movies anyway? Last Edited By: Cindy4764 Jan 18, 2009 9:28 AM. Edited 1 times.
babzee		#3	[-]
Posts: 1632 (Jan 18, 2009 11:48 AM) Just Me More My Recent Posts	I'm hoping that Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (an adaptation of David Foster Wallace's book) will see the light of day, because I'm a big fan of the writer. I didn't see how in the world somebody could adapt that, but John Krasinski, the guy who plays Jim on The Office, apparently has done a good job. fingers crossed Wow, Sec. I checked out amazon's reviews of this book and it almost made my eyes cross. Just from reading these reviews, it would be fascinating to see how a movie could possibly be made from this book. I've been more interested in Slamdance than Sundance. Dominic Monaghan (LOTR and Lost) co-stars in 'I Sell the Dead' which is the opening night feature at Slamdance. The best you can hope for in this life is that your delusions are benign and your compulsions have utility. -- Scott Adams Last Edited By: babzee Jan 18, 2009 12:52 PM. Edited 1 times.
Eucs3		#4	[-]
Posts: 5 (Jan 18, 2009 12:00 PM) More My Recent Posts	nutten to say ... came by to read and be on my way. Have a good day!!!
Karencrowes		#5	[-]
Posts: 359 (Jan 18, 2009 12:54 PM) More My Recent Posts	Morning... From yesterday: "I don't know for sure, but I'd like to think Eucs is not being political, but is rather referring to "liberal" in the "anything goes" sense. " Maybe that's true, but that statement, inandofitself is bound to be misconstrued, especially in the context it was written. JMO. Anyway, I am going to do nothing but sit and watch the THREE HOUR PRE-INAUGURAL CONCERT!! Hard to believe only two more days to go.....
Flakeroo		#6	[-]
Posts: 1759 (Jan 18, 2009 1:36 PM) Just can't quit Russ More My Recent Posts	Hey guys! I want to see Slumdog Millionaire and Revolutionary Road too! I've just read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. What a heartbreaking and sad story Is the movie version as good as the book? Not much Russell news. Anyways, found some old pics I havent seen before SOP filming? LOL at the stache he's so cute here with Bedrock band at MTV awards
Cindy4764		#7	[-]
Posts: 3922 (Jan 18, 2009 1:59 PM) Pic Slut More My Recent Posts	Whoa, thanks, Flake, I needed a little pick me up today and those'll do just fine. The first is definitely from filming of SOP but I can't explain the date stamp on it...2005? don't think so. The second one with the boys is adorable, I don't even know when he had a 'stache like that, LOL. The third looks like it was when TOFOG played in France when Russell was there doing AGY. Yeah, Russell's as cute as a button there and it's nice to see Dave K, he's such a sweetie. Where the heck did you find these, all in the same place or scattered? I went to BOM to see if I could figure out when I might be getting to see some of the award nominated movies this year. Forget about the freaking films topping the B.O. this weekend (except for Gran Torino), it's so depressing to see dreck at the top time after time after time. Then I looked down the list to see when movies like Milk, Frost/Nixon, The Reader, Revolutionary Road, Slumdog Millionaire etc might actually reach my neck of the woods. I see that Milk, The Reader and Frost/Nixon have lost theaters this week after having a whopping 200-400 theater high point. Slumdog lost a few after having a high of 600. WTF? Doubt is still here and I think Revolutionary Road goes wide next week but this may be the first year I don't even have a chance to see most of the Oscar nommed films because they never opened in enough theaters. How fucked is that when Paul Blart:Mall Moron can be in over 3000 theaters and make over $30m on a weekend? Here's a link to BOM's weekend estimate but don't look at it too long, it's too depressing. http://boxofficemojo.com/...09&wknd=03&p=.htm Last Edited By: Cindy4764 Jan 18, 2009 2:07 PM. Edited 1 times.
Karencrowes		#8	[-]
Posts: 360 (Jan 18, 2009 3:40 PM) More My Recent Posts	So far,I've seen "Milk," and "Doubt." "Slumdog" is still playing locally but "Frost/Nixon has yet to hit Ventura! Fortunately, I have a friend who lives in the valley; I may have to travel there and see it with her.
BarbieCat		#9	[-]
Posts: 11146 (Jan 18, 2009 4:14 PM) Nancy Drew Redux More My Recent Posts	Remove this ad Mllk and Doubt are on my list of "to see" for the coming week if I can fit them in. The Wrestler just opened locally, but I'm not so sure I want to go. I remember Mickey Rourke from years ago when he was so compelling and sexy. He's become an oddball and ruined his looks by getting back into boxing for 4 years and having too many plastic surgeries trying to repair the damage, not to mention bad lifestyle choices [including a violent marriage]... and while I understand that the Wrestler is a tour de force, it plays on his wreckage... and I'm not sure I want to see it. I watched him on [was it Leno or Letterman?] TV last week, and it was painful... like a car wreck you peek at between fingers. I may go if I can get the right person to go along so we can talk afterwards. I've seen Frost/Nixon, Gran Torino, Slumdog, Rachel Gets Married and The Reader so far... liked them all. "Either you "get" him, or you don't"
BarbieCat		#10	[-]
Posts: 11147 (Jan 18, 2009 4:35 PM) Nancy Drew Redux More My Recent Posts	I meant to say Thanks for the cute pix of Russell... since he's currently so far under the radar he might be crossing the Pacific in a one man yacht.... I was in danger of forgetting what he looks like. In any case, this is so depressing I may just put my head under a pillow. Speaking only of the trailers and having read a couple reviews, I realized this film is an insult to movie fans. And it's more insidious than that... as it will lead to similar copy cat garbage getting the green light at the expense of more interesting projects. Sure, in hard times, people like escapist fare, but this film is so dumb, so uninspired, so like a bad sit-com that it's hard to even consider it entertaining. http://news.yahoo.com/s/a...wVY3xDK_U0CVN9ZWdZGFxFb8C "Either you "get" him, or you don't"
ZhoraFRG		#11	[-]
Posts: 1608 (Jan 18, 2009 5:02 PM) I have an army More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the pics, Flake! Where the heck did you find them?? I don't even know when he had a 'stache like that Tenderness? At least I put in my Tenderness picture folder..... The third pic was definitely taken in France. Look at that wall behind them, I'd say that's La Canorgue. I've just come back from watching Revolutionary Road. While it's not a very entertaining movie that leaves you with a happy fuzzy feeling (those two are just too cruel to each other), it was a bloody pleasure to sit back and relax and watch two top-notch actors at work. Leo and Kate are just fantastic. They had lots of chemistry on Titanic, and they have just as much chemistry now. The rest of the movies you guys mentioned haven't opened yet in Germany. But I hope to catch all sooner or later. The biggest pleasant surprise movie wise that I've had for a while was actually Seven Pounds. I really, really liked it. I thought it had a wonderful, sad, bittersweet story, a truly lovely love story......and Will Smith was awesome. The Fresh Prince it ain't. I had no expectations going in, but it totally gripped me and stayed with me for days afterwards. So I'll go out on a limb and recommend it. ~ Enduring Love ~
TXKittie		#12	[-]
Posts: 3901 (Jan 18, 2009 5:12 PM) ezOp More My Recent Posts	Frost/Nixon hasn't made it here yet; I still want to see Slumdog and The Wrestler. Just couldn't swing it this weekend. Winslet's two movies are also on my list. I saw In the Valley of Elah the other night. Excellent movie with superb performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron. Some of their best work IMO. Nice RC pics; thanks Flakeroo! Rogues are preferable to imbeciles because they sometimes take a rest. Alexandre Dumas
Cindy4764		#13	[-]
Posts: 3924 (Jan 18, 2009 5:29 PM) Pic Slut More My Recent Posts	Zhora, you're probably right, 'stache circa Tenderness. It didn't look to me like the one he has in the pics from Tenderness but if the above photo was taken in his off time it'd probably only take him a few hours to have it grown out like in the pic, meeting his beard. I liked Elah too, Kittie, I don't know why but I didn't see it until it got to cable. Very moving film with excellent performances. TLJ is fantastic, as he was in No Country as well.
CGee		#14	[-]
Posts: 1893 (Jan 18, 2009 6:54 PM) TOFOG Freakout More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the pics, Flak! It's good to see him again, even in the past tense! I saw The Wrestler yesterday and I'm still thinking about it. I wanted to see Mickey Rourke hit it out of the park, and he did but he was hobbled by a director who edited the movie in such a choppy, scene to scene manner that it didn't allow me to appreciate the flow of Rourke's performance. I didn't make transitions easily so I was reduced to looking at it as more of a 'tableau' rather than a movie with solid continuity. Rourke was amazing but I think too much time was spent on the physicality of the performance and not enough devoted to allowing the actor to delve into his character and complete an emotional arch. Marisa Tomei looked amazing and she did a fine job, but given her character's role in the film I would have been less distracted if a more unknown actress had been cast. All in all, I would recommend seeing this film even if at times it was tough to watch. The Wrestler just opened locally, but I'm not so sure I want to go. I remember Mickey Rourke from years ago when he was so compelling and sexy. He's become an oddball and ruined his looks by getting back into boxing for 4 years and having too many plastic surgeries trying to repair the damage, not to mention bad lifestyle choices [including a violent marriage]... and while I understand that the Wrestler is a tour de force, it plays on his wreckage... I'm sorry Barbie, but you really need to step away from reading all the tabloid magazines/internet/media because the judgemental recrimination you bring to an actor's role (Sienna Miller included) is just overwhelming. There are actors I like and those I don't for what I admit to be irrelevant and not rational reasons but I don't see the point of bringing a moral litmus test to each actor in every movie they perform in. Just like you and I, actors inevitably age and evolve and to keep them frozen in a time and place only limits your horizons but not their potential. I can see where you would think that this role plays on Mickey Rourke's "wreckage" but this performance isn't 'verisimilitude'; it's an actor perhaps using the life he's lived to create a memorable, flawed, tragic character. To be predisposed to see it otherwise disrespects the actor and diminishes the performance. Australian Sunsets Last Edited By: CGee Jan 18, 2009 8:39 PM. Edited 1 times.
Cindy4764		#15	[-]
Posts: 3925 (Jan 18, 2009 8:04 PM) Pic Slut More My Recent Posts	I understand that Rourke's performance is supposed to be a career best but I still think I'll wait till it hits cable. It sounds like one I might appreciate but not necessarily like very much. I can wait. Well, I was proven wrong about Russell's moustache in the photo Flake posted, it does look like the one from Tenderness. I told you Tenderness was too damned long ago. Thanks, Ro. Last Edited By: Cindy4764 Jan 18, 2009 8:07 PM. Edited 1 times.
Flakeroo		#16	[-]
Posts: 1760 (Jan 18, 2009 9:35 PM) Just can't quit Russ More My Recent Posts	Your're welcome you guys. I found them at Myspace There are a couple of dozens more but they're just fan encounters and some old school pics with Christian Keiber ( No Way Back) as Eddie in RHPS these ladies can't help themselves lookin fine here
marafromnowhere		#17	[-]
Posts: 1606 (Jan 19, 2009 12:30 AM) Ta mah ra More My Recent Posts	Remove this ad I was singing and dancing and clapping and crying in my living room tonight watching that inauguration concert. What? Me emotional? It feels mighty damn good. Thanks Flakeroo! Those pics are some wonderful finds! I had to create a No Way Back folder just for that last pic. I had a folder for every other film Russell has made but never found a photo from NWB I needed to save until that one.

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